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Ridgway

150 Racecourse Rd, Ridgway, CO 81432 · Ridgway, CO

Why you should go…

Visit Ridgway markets the town of Ridgway, Colorado, a gateway community to the San Juan Mountains between Montrose and Telluride. The area draws travelers for Ridgway State Park's reservoir and trails, nearby Orvis Hot Springs, and the Ridgway FUSE creative district of galleries and a historic theater. The town's visitor center, run by the Ridgway Chamber of Commerce, is staffed seasonally from May through October.

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  • #san juan mountains
  • #hot springs
  • #arts district
  • #colorado

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Ridgway, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service

    $50+

    Full-service fly shop and guided fly fishing outfitter on Colorado's Western Slope rivers.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Action Adventures Trail Rides

    $50+

    Family-owned outfitter offering guided horseback trail rides in the mountains above Ouray, Colorado.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    History Buff

    Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour

    Under $25

    A seasonal underground mine train tour into a historic silver and gold mine near Ouray.

    7.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Stay
    Iconic

    The Peaks Resort & Spa

    $50+

    Ski-in/ski-out mountain resort in Mountain Village near Telluride with Colorado's largest spa.

    16 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Montrose

    Free

    Western Colorado city serving as the main gateway to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

    24 mi awayMore like this

  • Stay
    Outdoor Adventure

    Red Mountain Motel & RV Park

    Under $25

    A family-run motel, cabins, and RV park in Silverton catering to off-road and winter recreation visitors.

    24 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay